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At least 30 missing after China landslide
Hundreds of emergency workers are searching for survivors, officials say, in Jinping village, Sichuan province.BBC News - Feb. 8 -
China’s credibility on trade and Taiwan remains elusive
Trump must avoid the temptation to pursue a wide-ranging grand bargain that attempts to totally reforge the trade and security relationship between the U.S. and China.The Hill - Feb. 8 -
Landslide in southwest China prompts search for dozens
Ten houses were buried and hundreds were forced to evacuate after the landslide in southwest China on Saturday.CBS News - Feb. 8 -
China's tit-for-tat tariffs on US take effect
Beijing's move comes after President Donald Trump imposed a 10% levy on goods imported from China.BBC News - Feb. 9 -
China Seems Unstoppable. Trump Thinks Otherwise.
What’s behind the trade war that the president didn’t back away from.The New York Times - Feb. 10 -
Shuttering USAID is a win for China and a loss for America
Former Congressman Charles W. Dent argues that dismantling USAID would undermine American security, economic prosperity and geopolitical leadership, and hand a major victory to China, our greatest ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Why Trump’s Tariffs on China Might Not Be the Solution
President Trump is tough on China when it comes to trade. He especially points to one number to say we’re being ripped off: our trade deficit. Ana Swanson, who covers trade and international ...The New York Times - Feb. 10 -
China Is at Heart of Trump Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum
Existing American tariffs already restrict steel and aluminum shipments from China, which is now flooding other markets with its exports instead.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
She said no: marriages in China plummet to record low
Rate of marriages in China lowest since record keeping began in 1986, with cost of living and pushback against traditional gender roles contributing factors. Marriages in China plunged 20% to a ...The Guardian - Feb. 12 -
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Trump’s disdain for South American allies is China’s gain
The US is targeting its own allies and its withdrawal from the region has left a power vacuum for China to fill in. While Donald Trump and his Colombian counterpart, Gustavo Petro, were engaged in ...The Guardian - Feb. 12 -
Tesla has sued customers and journalists in China for defamation
Tesla has sued its own customers and journalists in China for defamation – and won just about every time. Elon Musk's company has pioneered an aggressive legal strategy there.CBS News - Feb. 12 -
Alibaba says it will be Apple’s AI partner in China
Ecommerce group’s advances in artificial intelligence have boosted its shares more than 40% this yearFinancial Times - Feb. 13 -
What American Companies Really Want From China
U.S. businesses want to keep Trump’s China tariffs targeted. They also want better market access.Inc. - 5d -
Revealed: Google facilitated Russia and China’s censorship requests
An investigation has exposed the tech firm’s cooperation with autocratic regimes to remove unfavourable content. Google has cooperated with autocratic regimes around the world, including the ...The Guardian - 5d -
China’s unspoken question: who will succeed Xi Jinping?
The Chinese leader enjoys complete domination of party and state. But to maintain stability, he also needs to signal there is a succession processFinancial Times - 3d -
Porsche Is No Longer a ‘Premium’ Sports Car in China
Chinese drivers are buying affordable electric vehicles loaded with new technology, a trend that is redefining high-end vehicles and hurting German automakers.The New York Times - 3d -
China anger as US amends wording on Taiwan independence
Beijing demands the US "correct its mistakes" after it altered its factsheet on the self-ruled island.BBC News - 3d -
China says US has 'gravely backpedaled' on Taiwan
A U.S. government fact sheet removed a line on opposition to Taiwan independenceABC News - 3d -
Xi Is Making the World Pay for China’s Economic Blunders
Trump’s tariffs are bad enough, but Xi is fundamentally distorting world trade to dig China out of the hole its economic decisions have created.The New York Times - 2d -
China pumps the brakes on Tesla’s autonomous cars
Tesla’s full self-driving technology faces delays by Chinese regulators in a battle over tariffsFinancial Times - 2d -
Okinawa Is a Japanese Island Caught Between the U.S. and China
Residents of the Japanese island see U.S. bases as a legacy of war and colonialism, but younger generations also worry about a threat from China.The New York Times - 2d -
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Trump Eyes a Bigger, Better Trade Deal With China
U.S. officials are considering whether they can strike a deal with China that would ramp up its purchases of American goods and investments in the United States.The New York Times - 1d -
Extended interview: Sen. Tom Cotton on the dangers of China
In a wide-ranging interview, Sen. Tom Cotton, the chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, told "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil about the military, political and economic threats posed by ...CBS News - 1d -
China Uses Public Shaming to Motivate State Workers
Local governments are handing out “snail awards” to underperforming employees. But, for many, doing as little as possible seems like the safest bet.The New York Times - 14h -
Trump, the Panama Canal and China’s Role: What We Know
The canal’s two biggest ports are operated by a Hong Kong company with global reach. The Trump administration sees a Chinese threat to U.S. security.The New York Times - Feb. 7 -
What do Trump’s tariffs mean for US-China trade?
The US president hopes tariffs will help close the huge trade gap by potentially pressuring Beijing into a new deal. Donald Trump postponed his threat to tax all imports from Mexico and Canada ...The Guardian - Feb. 7 -
Trump delays cancellation of de minimis trade exemption targeting China imports
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday that puts a pause on his closing of the de minimis trade exemption.CNBC - Feb. 7 -
Trump delayed tariffs on low-cost packages from China
President Trump signed an executive order this week that temporarily prevents low-cost packages from China from being slapped with his new tariffs. The move delays the suspension of the de minimis ...The Hill - Feb. 7 -
Trump pauses tariffs on millions of low-value packages from China
President Donald Trump has paused the imposition of tariffs on small-value packages arriving from ChinaABC News - Feb. 7 -
Trump pauses tariffs on low-cost parcels in US-China trade reprieve
Repeal of ‘de minimis’ exemption had sparked turmoil at US customs and postal service as shipments piled upFinancial Times - Feb. 8 -
The US relies on China for key medicines. They won't be spared from tariffs
President Trump's tariffs in China are in place and hitting all products imported from the country — including a number of pharmaceutical drugs that Americans rely upon. Chinese imports account for ...The Hill - Feb. 8 -
This week, Trump shut down USAID. Here’s why China is cheering.
The U.S. decision to shut down USAID has been widely criticized as a strategic victory for China, allowing it to expand its economic and political dominance unchecked.The Hill - Feb. 8 -
Rescuers search for some 30 people after a landslide in southwest China
Chinese rescuers are searching for some 30 people after a landslide in southwestern Sichuan province buried 10 houses The Ministry of Emergency Management deployed hundreds of rescuers including ...ABC News - Feb. 8 -
US and China on edge of trade war as tariff deadline looms
Donald Trump’s shock tactics may have pushed Beijing away from negotiating table, experts sayFinancial Times - Feb. 9 -
‘What’s high tech about clothing?’ Life on the margins of China’s economic reboot
The poor urban neighbourhoods that powered a manufacturing boom are once again on the front lines of Beijing’s plansFinancial Times - Feb. 9
